Banana S’mores are utterly delicious and the perfect dessert to make on the BBQ or whilst camping. If you’re in a hurry you can use the microwave!
After a recent chat with Christina from Christina’s Cucina we got talking about S’mores, a term I have seen crop up so many times on Twitter courtesy of all the American food bloggers I follow.
I always wondered where the word originated from and whether it was a take on the Danish word for butter “smør”.
Well it turns out I was totally wrong and the term stems from the words “some more” Christina informed me! The original S’more is a camp fire snack (popular in America and Canada) and consists of 2 Graham crackers sandwiched together with toasted marshmallow and chocolate – there are many reincarnations of a S’more however!
Being a huge fan of bananas I decided one night to “s’moreify” a couple after a BBQ.
Well I say a couple, I did one and after my daughter saw it she had to have one too and loved it. A week later we had them again when I didn’t have anything planned for dessert and this time I just stuck them under the grill.
This really is one of the easiest yet most delicious puddings you can make in under 10 minutes.
I think Banana S’mores are the ideal dessert for when you’re camping or caravanning and perfect for BBQ’s or cooking over a bonfire.
Once you have removed the slither of banana skin then your kids can have fun decorating the banana with the chocolate and marshmallows (like my daughter did above but remind them the banana is hot)! Then you just let the heat from the banana turn the chocolate and marshmallows into molten gorgeousness!
My daughter enjoyed a bit of extra indulgence by having chocolate ice cream with hers but I find it lush enough on its own.
More quick and simple pudding ideas
- Instant Orange Cheesecakes from Fab Food 4 All
- Instant Skinny Hazelnut Latte Ice Cream from Taming Twins
- Blackberry Cheesecake in a Glass from Cook Sister
- No Churn Dairy Free Vegan Raspberry Ice Cream from Maison Cupcake
- Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake from Elizabeth’s Kitchen
I’m entering my Banana S’mores into a few blog events:
Credit Crunch Munch which I run with Fuss Free Flavours & hosted by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary this month.
No Waste Food Challenge (uses up bananas) run by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary & hosted by I’d Much Rather Bake Than
I’m sure you’ll love this barbecued banana, dark chocolate and marshmallow dessert so do leave a comment and rating below. You can also share your pics with me by tagging @FabFood4All on social media!
Banana S'mores
Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- 1 handful dark chocolate chopped
- 1 handful mini marshmallows vegan ones if needed
Instructions
- Grill, BBQ or microwave your banana until black on all sides.
- Once ready put on a plate and make an incision with a sharp knife near to the stalk.
- Peel back and remove one section of banana skin.
- Put a row of marshmallows down the side and scatter the chocolate pieces over the top.
- Allow to melt and serve.
- For extra indulgence you could serve with ice cream but not necessary or for a more authentic experience eat with Graham Crackers or Digestive biscuits!
Amanda Milton
This sounds delicious,I must try this
Ann Robinson
Bananas, Chocolate and Marshmallows, food heaven for me and easy and quick to make too
Camilla
Thanks you, it’s a winner of a pud:-)
Irene Wright
But it’s so easy this recipe. Will have to try it. We always have bananas in the house so getting the marshmallow & chocolate will be easy.
Camilla
It is a doddle but so yummy:-)
welshpolarbear
Oh wow, these just look amazing!! Have tweeted to make sure everyone hears about them!!
Camilla
Thank you, I’ve had to wean my daughter off them as they’re so easy to make she got a bit addicted!
Ursula Hunt
These have become my grandchildrens favourites
Camilla
Great, that’s like my daughter then!
Elizabeth
Hhrrm… I dunno – I reckon it needs a bit of peanut butter and then it would be perfect… you’d want s’more! 😀 I grew up on Canadian S’mores and they always had peanut butter (that’s what you stuck the marshmallows and chocolate chips to before sandwiching it all together). 🙂
Camilla
I could go with the S’more you mention but the thought of peanut butter and banana kinda turns my tummy!
Sophie at Franglaise Cooking
Wow, this takes me back to guide camp as a teen when we used to put Dairy Milk chunks into the banana to cook on the camp fire, cue melted chocolate banana gooey goodness! I must give your version a try as it looks amazing.
#TastyTuesdays
Camilla
It seems everyone has been putting chocolate in bananas and cooking them all these years! My mum just used to fry them (or grill) and serve them with hot butter, brown sugar and rum ooh and some ice cream:-)
Rachel Walker
wowzers, these look absolutely illegal, but utterly divine! wish I’d read this recipe before going camping at the weekend. next time!
Camilla
Why wait to go camping, just whack em under the grill:-)
Honest Mum
Wow those look epic and with all that banana, it’s practically a healthy dessert right?! Ha! Gorgeous! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays. Hope to see you tomorrow!
Fiver Feeds
I saw the picture and had to open to see what is that! I never imagined banana can be cooked and still be delicious. Since your recipes are lovely, I will probably try this one also 🙂
Camilla
Aaw, thank you so much. I’m thinking of taking my daughter to Banana S’mores Anonymous as she is properly addicted to them LOL:_)